Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, a delicious feast. One of the highlights of the meal is the turkey, and choosing the right wine to complement it can elevate your dining experience. Here are some of the best wines to serve with turkey at Thanksgiving:

As we continue to do, we will list about ten value wines with each newsletter. These are wines from around the world that are readily available in many markets, are rated by some “expert” as being at least 88 points (out of 100) and which cost $25 USD or less. We would appreciate any additions suggested by any member. We feel that no matter what type of wine you enjoy, you ought to be able to find a good one at a reasonable price.

In the US, we celebrate Halloween on October 31^st every year and we hand out candy and other treats to the children of our neighbors, all of whom dress up in costumes. Some of that candy is left over for us to consume, So, to answer the burning question regarding which wine to serve with those leftovers, the Wine Enthusiast has recommended:

The Wine Fellowship has done quite a number of humanitarian and educational projects over the years, but I have always encouraged members and members’ clubs to do such projects on their own and with the possibly of some financing help from our Fellowship. We have some excess funds that need to be put to work.

 

Dr. Heinz-Gerd Dreehsen, president of the Rotarische Weinfreunde Kapital Deutschland, the German local chapter of the Wine Fellowship has just such a project.  Keep reading for details.

One of our overall objectives for the RWAF is to increase our knowledge about wine, wine and food pairings and other related topics so that our own appreciation of good wine will be enhanced. Whether you are a wine novice or a wine expert, we all can and should learn more about our special interest.

 

We want to provide our membership with sources of references and resources that are readily accessible to most everyone. Our membership spans the world (70 countries at present), so we certainly need every member’s help and suggestions. We will begin a list of books, magazines, websites, instruction courses, etc., that I am familiar with, at the end of this note. This is by no means complete, just a start. We will post these lists on the website and add to them during the year as you submit them to us. You might add your comments about the resources as well, such as your recommendation regarding the value of the resource, the level of knowledge it addresses or how best to use it.